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Speaking Quilts at the Civil Rights Memorial Center
India and I are getting ready to record my video for the Southern Poverty Law Center. “March For Black Maternal Health” is in the...
O.V. Brantley
6 days ago1 min read
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Visiting Island Cities
Island City, 67 x 70 inch house quilt by O.V. Brantley, 2012. For sale. $1200. Our family cruise took us to Grand Turk, Amber Cove and...
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Mar 71 min read
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International Superstar Baby Addison is on Vacation
Gotta get some sun. All hard working superstars need a vacation so International Superstar Baby Addison boarded her yacht (Carnival...
O.V. Brantley
Mar 41 min read
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Making Big Plans for 2025!
My 2025 Quilter’s Planner I am a big proponent of dreaming BIG, but a dream needs a plan for it to become reality. I enjoy having a place...
O.V. Brantley
Jan 251 min read
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Happy Birthday India!
Today is my ride or die daughter’s birthday! India and I have had many wonderful Mother/Daughter adventures over the years as we explored...
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Jan 51 min read
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A Visit With A Star Among Stars
The High Museum of Art in Atlanta has been exhibiting my quilt A Star Among Stars since June in its Patterns in Abstraction exhibit. Now...
O.V. Brantley
Nov 18, 20242 min read
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Happy November from Home!
Baby Addison, India and I began November at the Houston International Quilt Show , but now we are safely home. It was an amazing trip...
O.V. Brantley
Nov 3, 20241 min read
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Preview Night at the International Quilt Festival
Addison, India and I flew from Atlanta to Houston in time to attend Preview Night at the International Quilt Festival. Maybe it was...
O.V. Brantley
Nov 1, 20241 min read
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Headed to the International Quilt Festival
Girls Trip! India, Baby Addison and I are headed to the International Quilt Festival in Houston this week. My quilt Winter Wonderland...
O.V. Brantley
Oct 29, 20241 min read
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SOLD! Whispers From My Angels #7
My quilt Whispers From My Angels #7 has been sold and delivered. She will be a special congratulatory gift for someone who got big...
O.V. Brantley
Oct 10, 20241 min read
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Still Stitching Sensuous Secret Garden
I always travel with a hand quilting project. It may be hand quilting, hand applique or English paper piecing. On my recent 70th birthday...
O.V. Brantley
Oct 3, 20241 min read
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Glad to be “Finally Home”
Returning home safely after a wonderful trip gives me an excuse to share Finally Home , one of my show quilts. It exhibited at the 2021...
O.V. Brantley
Oct 1, 20241 min read
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Rugged Solitude Inspires Deep Thoughts
Mornings are the best on cruises. I try to start every day with meditation and a notation in my gratitude journal, but there is...
O.V. Brantley
Sep 30, 20241 min read
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Stars Over the Allure of the Seas
One of the best things about cruising are the very talented people who work on the ship. The people who make cruises special are very...
O.V. Brantley
Sep 29, 20241 min read
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Island City
St. Thomas, Virgin Islands was the final port of call on our Carnival cruise. It is known for its fabulous shopping (especially gem...
O.V. Brantley
Sep 27, 20241 min read
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Day Trip to San Juan
Day 4 of my 70th birthday cruise took us to San Juan, Puerto Rico. We explored Old San Juan, and shopped with the many street vendors. I...
O.V. Brantley
Sep 25, 20241 min read
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Wearing My Invisible Crown on My 70th Birthday Cruise
Sometimes you have to show up and be seen. It was Code Red night for my birthday group, and we were definitely show stoppers on the...
O.V. Brantley
Sep 24, 20241 min read
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Fall in Love with Island Life
Even though it is officially fall, we are living the island life and loving every minute of the tropical vibe. We spent most of the day...
O.V. Brantley
Sep 24, 20241 min read
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Flying Free Over the Allure of the Seas
Day 2 of our cruise was spent at sea as we travelled from Port Canaveral, FL to Amber Cove, Dominican Republic. There is a lot to do on...
O.V. Brantley
Sep 23, 20241 min read
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Sail Away!
And we’re off! 10 women of a certain age on the Carnival Vista for 8 days of sun and fun! We traveled safely to Port Canaveral, boarded...
O.V. Brantley
Sep 22, 20241 min read
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